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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.43, 967.93 and 386.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.43, 967.93 and 386.68 is: 533.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.43 : 967.93 = 386.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.43/967.93 = 386.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.43x = 967.93 × 386.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.43x = 374,279.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,279.17/701.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.59

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